In an individual who is heterozygous for a certain gene,the dominant allele is responsible for that person having the trait of polydactyly.What is the masked,recessive trait in this individual?
A)Normal vision
B)Brachydactyly
C)Normal digits
D)Syndactylism
E)Straight thumb

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In this scenario, the individual's dominant allele for polydactyly means that it is expressed, while the recessive allele is masked. Therefore, we can deduce that the recessive trait in this individual is normal digits. The other choices are unrelated to the gene in question and do not apply to the situation.

In an Individual Who Is Heterozygous for a Certain Gene,the